A 60-year old man who was detained by Assam Rifles for possessing explosives was handed over to police on Sunday. Police said the man identified as Rokham Liana @ Rova (60) son of Zova of Switwal village of Churachandpur district was detained by the Assam Rifles on charges of possessing explosives without valid permit near Saikot village last Friday. 195 Gelatin sticks with 900 detonators and 40-meter of safety fuse which were recovered from Rokham’s possession were also handed to police. Police suspected that the man was being hired by militants for transporting the items.